They say food is love, and when prepared by passionate chefs who have a love and respect for the ingredients they use, combined with a creative eye and hand, that love is passed on to the customer. South African chef and entrepreneur, Ntediseng Mwale (Teddy), founder of Excellere Foods, is passion personified in the kitchen.

I have always loved to cook. The thought of making money and improving my life and the lives of those around me, by doing what I love just inspired me to go for it. I am also about woman empowerment. As a mother of two girls, I wanted them to grow up seeing that a woman is capable and equipped to care for herself and those around her, not just emotionally and physically, but financially too.

Why should anyone use your service or product?

I love what I do and I believe people can actually taste as much in my food. There is cooking, and then there is cooking with love and passion. The difference is in the taste and presentation. I care for my customers' health and well-being. As a result, each time i cook my heart out. That, is one attribute that very few people posses.